
The official opening of the summer signing window is approaching and Elche, as is usually customary, continues to take steps in the configuration of its staff without pause but without hurry. Among the many folders on the table of the top president, Christian Bragarnikand of his companion, Pedro Schinoccathere is one that indicates everything will be closed sooner than later with a happy ending.
Martínez Valero's entity is at the head on the bid for giving the services of Germán Valera. The club is confident that the 23 -year -old ends finally return to Elche. The continuity of Eder Sarabia On the Ilicitan bench, the performance of the Murcian with the strip in the second section of competition and competing again in the national elite, are variable, All favorablethat provide tranquility in the Martínez Valero offices with the futures return of the footballer.
This is the third consecutive signing market in which Elche is interested in giving the services of Germán Valera. In the first, in the summer of 2024, with the end of the city to close the contract, A call from Valencia made him divert the course and end up signing for the Che Ché.

Germán Valera Dribla to a rival in the afternoon of his debut. / Áxel Álvarez
In the second, the last winter market, finally gave the final yes and He decided to try his luck like franjiverde as a loan. A period in which he took the step with the intention of “finding continuity” that he did not have in Mestalla, as he said in his presentation, and where he has ended up recovering his best version.
Favorable situation
About ten months ago, when Valera opted at the last minute to sign for Valencia, the Valencian team announced its incorporation as a new chest player with a four -year linking, Until June 2028. However, the player signed a contract for a season plus three other optional.
The Murcian end ends on June 30 his contract with Valencia
The prolongation of his contract with Valencia depended on compliance with a series of sports requirements that have not been given. Or, failing that, that the entity of Mestalla had The intention to activate its continuity for three other campaignssomething that does not seem to happen either. Given the circumstances, Valera will end its contractual relationship on June 30, when it will become free.
Elche and the footballer have been negotiating for some time to continue linked after the success of the ascent. This was announced by Bragarnik himself at the press conference prior to the clash in front of Málaga, when ruled out that there was a purchase option in the contract of assignment of Valera (who ends with Valencia on June 30), although he confirmed that they have maintained “Negotiations with the player for his continuity“In the club.
Immediate performance
His adaptation to the Franjiverde wardrobe would be immediate, and Sarabia's confidence in his potential is total. He already demonstrated it upon arrival at Martínez Valero, When he started directlywithout going through the bench, a condition that he did not lose at any time. After not fitting in Valencia, he found his place between palm trees.
Your numbers
1 Once has stayed on the bench Since his arrival, in front of Racing de Ferrol on day 34
3 goals He has scored during his stay in Elche, in front of Cartagena, Castellón and Deportivo de la Coruña
3 assists He has distributed to his teammates, before Granada, Burgos and Huesca, all at home
His versatility has made him an essential piece in the Ilicitano scheme, being able to act both in both bands and in more central positions of the attack. With three goals and three assists in 16 gameshas signed in the second section of the season its best performance in relation to the goal. Some figures to which, except for an unexpected turn of the events – to know the lived last summer -, Both Elche and Valera himself hope to continue next season.
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